Anthony Joshua delivered the expected result Friday night in Miami, stopping Jake Paul, though the finish came later than many anticipated. The former heavyweight champion secured the knockout in the sixth round after a methodical and at times awkward encounter.
From the opening bell, Paul relied heavily on movement, circling the perimeter and forcing Joshua to cut off the ring. The approach limited clean exchanges early and allowed Paul to remain competitive through the opening rounds, even giving him a case for stealing a round or two.
Momentum shifted in the fifth, when Joshua finally connected with authority. A sharp left staggered Paul, leading to a knockdown, and a well-timed right soon followed to send him to the canvas again. Although Paul survived the round, the pace and punishment clearly took a toll.
The end came quickly in the sixth. Joshua landed a heavy right hand that floored Paul, who was unable to recover before the count was completed. The stoppage was recorded at 1:31 of the round.
Alycia Baumgardner Busts Up Leila Beaudoin To Retain Titles
Earlier on the card, Alycia Baumgardner turned in a dominant performance to successfully defend her unified IBF, WBA, and WBO super featherweight titles versus Leila Beaudoin at Kaseya Center. She controlled the fight from start to finish, earning wide unanimous decision scores of 117-110, 117-110, and 118-109. Baumgardner dropped her challenger in the seventh round and consistently outworked Beaudoin over 12 rounds, showcasing superior power and precision, while her opponent displayed toughness but struggled to match the champion’s output.
Joshua vs. Paul fight card, results
- Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via sixth-round knockout
- Alycia Baumgardner (c) def. Leila Beaudoin via unanimous decision (117-110, 117-110, 118-109)
- Anderson Silva def. Tyron Woodley via second-round TKO
- Jahmal Harvey def. Kevin Cervantes via unanimous decision (60-53, 60-53, 60-53)
